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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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